Discharge & Health Records Coordinator

Willis Knighton Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WK Medical Center in Shreveport, LA, is seeking a discharge specialist to assist with the daily operations of the Health Information Management Department. The role involves chart analysis, filing and locating charts, responding to chart requests, checking out charts to other departments, and scanning discharges.

The position requires strong communication and social skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience in a medical office setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with chart analysis and chart filing/locating.
• Ability to handle chart requests by phone or email.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced health information environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform chart analysis and locate charts as needed.
• File and locate patient charts for department requests.
• Answer telephone requests for chart information and chart checkout to departments.
• Scan discharged charts and assist with daily HIM operations.
• Perform any duties requested by supervisor within scope.

Skills

Communication skills

Social skills

Job description

WK Medical Center in Shreveport, LA, is seeking a discharge specialist to assist with the daily operations of the Health Information Management Department. The role involves chart analysis, filing and locating charts, responding to chart requests, checking out charts to other departments, and scanning discharges.

The position requires strong communication and social skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience in a medical office setting is preferred.